Beautifully Updated Bungalow, STEPS from Downtown Decatur! Lush Landscaping, Fresh Paint In & Out, and a Covered Front Porch welcome you into this sun-soaked home. Newly Refinished Original Hardwood Floors extend across a Fireside Family Room into a Bright, Central Dining Room ideal for entertaining friends and family. Make meals and memories in the Large Kitchen with Ample Storage. Spacious Bedrooms offer Custom Closet Systems, one with convenient Overhead Built-Ins. Unwind in the gorgeous Spa-Style Bathroom, Newly Renovated (April 2021), with Marble Vanity, Soaking Tub/Shower, and Restoration Hardware Fixtures that mimic the Original 1920s Hardware. Outside, a Deck with Bench Seating overlooks a Fully Fenced Backyard with Alley Access and room to build a garage if desired. A NEW Roof, NEW HVAC Ducting, and NEW Interior Plumbing complete this idyllic home. STEPS to Oakhurst Village, Downtown Decatur, Decatur PATH Trail, and more! Zoned for Award-Winning City of Decatur Schools!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$440Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by The Justin Landis Group• Bolst, Inc.
Listed by Lauren Marshall• Bolst, Inc.
Bought with Angela Henderson• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #6941902
Redfin Estimate
$645,525
$41K since sold in March 2024$10K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 11.5% lower than the average sale price ($729K) of 6 comparable homes.
Beautifully Updated Bungalow, STEPS from Downtown Decatur! Lush Landscaping, Fresh Paint In & Out, and a Covered Front Porch welcome you into this sun-soaked home. Newly Refinished Original Hardwood Floors extend across a Fireside Family Room into a Bright, Central Dining Room ideal for entertaining friends and family. Make meals and memories in the Large Kitchen with Ample Storage. Spacious Bedrooms offer Custom Closet Systems, one with convenient Overhead Built-Ins. Unwind in the gorgeous Spa-Style Bathroom, Newly Renovated (April 2021), with Marble Vanity, Soaking Tub/Shower, and Restoration Hardware Fixtures that mimic the Original 1920s Hardware. Outside, a Deck with Bench Seating overlooks a Fully Fenced Backyard with Alley Access and room to build a garage if desired. A NEW Roof, NEW HVAC Ducting, and NEW Interior Plumbing complete this idyllic home. STEPS to Oakhurst Village, Downtown Decatur, Decatur PATH Trail, and more! Zoned for Award-Winning City of Decatur Schools!
GAMLS #9047754
Oct 15, 2021
Sold
$527,000
$359/sq ft
Sep 23, 2021
Pending
—
Sep 9, 2021
Listed
$539,900
$368/sq ft
GAMLS #8904448
Feb 1, 2021
Sold
$469,000
$319/sq ft
Dec 31, 2020
Pending
—
Dec 26, 2020
Listed
$469,000
$319/sq ft
FMLS #6821287
Feb 1, 2021
Sold
$469,000
$319/sq ft
Dec 31, 2020
Pending
—
Dec 22, 2020
Listed
$469,000
$319/sq ft
FMLS #6805857
Nov 19, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Nov 6, 2020
Listed
$459,900
$313/sq ft
GAMLS #8885587
Nov 19, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Nov 6, 2020
Listed
$459,900
$313/sq ft
FMLS #6785833
Nov 6, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Oct 23, 2020
Price Changed
$459,900
$313/sq ft
Oct 8, 2020
Price Changed
$475,000
$324/sq ft
Sep 24, 2020
Listed
$485,000
$330/sq ft
GAMLS #8862475
Nov 6, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Oct 23, 2020
Price Changed
$459,900
$313/sq ft
Oct 8, 2020
Price Changed
$475,000
$324/sq ft
Sep 24, 2020
Listed
$485,000
$330/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 19, 2005
Sold
$270,000
$184/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1995
Sold
$96,600
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1987
Sold
$79,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,380 (−10.1%)
$95,400 + $143,840
$239,240
2024
$12,661 (−33.2%)
$95,400 + $143,840
$239,240
2023
$18,954 (+950.5%)
$106,000 + $129,360
$235,360
2022
$1,804 (−86.1%)
$62,800 + $127,080
$189,880
2021
$12,990 (+86.1%)
$38,280 + $106,720
$145,000
2020
$6,981 (+7.0%)
$38,280 + $106,720
$145,000
2019
$6,524 (+15.8%)
$38,280 + $110,880
$149,160
2018
$5,636 (−3.5%)
$33,440 + $98,640
$132,080
2017
$5,840 (+87.2%)
$33,440 + $98,640
$132,080
2016
$3,119 (+15.3%)
$30,680 + $109,040
$139,720
2014
$2,705 (+0.3%)
$30,680 + $85,640
$116,320
2013
$2,698 (+415.9%)
$30,672 + $69,408
$100,080
2012
$523 (−81.1%)
$85,040 + $15,040
$100,080
2011
$2,762 (+510.3%)
$30,600 + $64,960
$95,560
2010
$453 (+15.5%)
$30,600 + $64,960
$95,560
2008
$392
Tax history for 523 S Candler St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,380 (−10.1%)
$95,400 + $143,840
$239,240
2024
$12,661 (−33.2%)
$95,400 + $143,840
$239,240
2023
$18,954 (+950.5%)
$106,000 + $129,360
$235,360
2022
$1,804 (−86.1%)
$62,800 + $127,080
$189,880
2021
$12,990 (+86.1%)
$38,280 + $106,720
$145,000
2020
$6,981 (+7.0%)
$38,280 + $106,720
$145,000
2019
$6,524 (+15.8%)
$38,280 + $110,880
$149,160
2018
$5,636 (−3.5%)
$33,440 + $98,640
$132,080
2017
$5,840 (+87.2%)
$33,440 + $98,640
$132,080
2016
$3,119 (+15.3%)
$30,680 + $109,040
$139,720
2014
$2,705 (+0.3%)
$30,680 + $85,640
$116,320
2013
$2,698 (+415.9%)
$30,672 + $69,408
$100,080
2012
$523 (−81.1%)
$85,040 + $15,040
$100,080
2011
$2,762 (+510.3%)
$30,600 + $64,960
$95,560
2010
$453 (+15.5%)
$30,600 + $64,960
$95,560
2008
$392
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,040
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DAVIS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,468
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,408
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,468
Building Sq. Ft: 2,936
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 1/4
Legal Description: PB 5 PG 120
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,019
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.23
Depth Footage: 204
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,468
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 214 01 028
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Winnona Park Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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